My Favorite Holidays and Why They Are Special to Me by Saket Bolisetty
VALENTINE’S DAY •
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Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated on February 14th every year. The tradition is giving out valentine’s to people you love It is also celebrated worldwide Valentine’s Day started in the 5th century.
5 Reasons Why I Love Valentine’s Day
• 1. You get to give out cards • 2. You get to be with the people you care about • 3. Red and Pink are 2 of my favorite colors • 4. You get to have parties and dances at school • 5. You get to have lots of heart shaped candy
FOURTH OF JULY: Fourth of July is an American holiday that celebrates America’s Independence Day. People celebrate with friends and family by watching parades, having picnics or barbecue in the backyard , and watching fireworks at night. It celebrates the Declaration of Independence.
5 Reasons Why I Love Fourth of July
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1. It is during the summer time 2. There is no school or work 3. You get to go on vacation 4. I love The United States of America 5. Red and Blue are 2 of my favorite colors
HALLOWEEN •
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Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated on October 31st every year. The traditions are wearing costumes and going trick-ortreating. It is also known as the eve of All Hallows Day
5 Reasons Why I Love Halloween
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1. You get to dress up 2. You get to go trick-or-treating 3. There are parties and dances at school 4. You get to show people your costume 5. Orange is one of my favorite colors
THANKSGIVING •
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Thanksgiving is a holiday that is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November every year. The tradition is having Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. It was first celebrated in 1620.
5 Reasons Why I Love Thanksgiving
• 1. You get a day off from school and work • 2. You get to invite you friends and family over • 3. The food is delicious • 4. You have a feast at school too • 5. You get to go on vacation
CHRISTMAS •
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Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated on December 25th every year. The traditions are decorating a Christmas tree together, opening presents , and spending time with family and friends.
5 Reasons Why I Love Christmas
• 1. You get to give lots of presents • 2. You get to invite your friends over for a holiday party • 3. You get a week off from school and a day off from work • 4. Red and Green are 2 of my favorite colors • 5. You get to go on vacation
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